Speech-Language Pathologist - Early Childhood Special Education FTE LTS; ECSE

Openings as of 7/7/2026

Speech Language Pathologist – Early Childhood Special Education 1.0 FTE (Long Term Substitute, 8/24/26 through 1/10/27)

Develop instructional materials and lesson plans; conduct instruction and regularly evaluate instructional materials for grade appropriateness; assess student development and performance; and collaborate with parents or guardians and students to ensure clear understanding of progress and challenges.

• Speech Pathologist licensure issued by the State of Minnesota (CCC’s preferred).

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Master's degree preferred.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary range as per the SCEA Master

Contract:

$55,880 – $105,432 (based on 1.0 FTE). Includes a generous medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance plan and a 3.75% 403(b) employer match.

• Design and implement instructional plans aligned with district standards and curriculum, tailored to the unique needs of assigned students.
• Review, select, and modify materials and resources to carry out the curriculum plan.
• Accommodate the delivery of instruction and assessment to align with each student’s learning strengths and challenges.
• Instruct students using best teaching practices consistently.
• Coordinate instruction and related services in the student’s IEP and serve as the primary contact for parents.
• Develop annual education plans (IEP) including present levels of performance, educational needs, goals, objectives, and general and special educational services.
• Assure compliance with procedural requirements and communicate across home, school, and associated agencies, including scheduling and facilitating team meetings.
• Coordinate due‑process procedures according to TSES (Total Special Education System).
• Maintain required records and data in accordance with policies and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely availability of information.
• Establish and sustain positive, mutually respectful relationships with students in all settings.
• Participate actively in site educational and related programming to provide a broad‑based experience for students.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with support services staff, outside vendors, and other resources to meet student needs.
• Collaborate with colleges and universities to provide practice teachers and education program candidates with meaningful learning experiences.
• Assess and evaluate outcomes of current teaching practices to inform ongoing instructional planning; determine student progress, grading, and reporting; and reinforce student contributions.
• Conduct and/or facilitate special‑education initial and three‑year re‑evaluations.
• Assess and evaluate one's own professional development needs and plan strategies to address them.
• Perform other job‑related duties as requested or assigned.

• Formal preparation and appropriate licensure for the area(s) taught.
• High qualifications in academic instruction.
• Knowledge of current curriculum and instruction practices for relevant levels and subject areas and ability to develop timely, comprehensive plans.
• Make design, content, and delivery decisions considering student abilities and needs, complementing graduation standards.
• Knowledge of special‑education due‑process rules and procedures.
• Ability to select objectives at appropriate difficulty levels and teach to those objectives.
• Knowledge of child growth, development, and learning patterns to monitor and adjust instruction.
• Develop instructional strategies that maximize student involvement and participation.
• Provide an honest, respectful, caring and safe learning environment.
• Communicate behavior, learning, and interaction expectations fostering mutual respect, accountability, and cooperation.
• Facilitate alternative dispute resolution procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Develop recommendations to advance educational and developmental missions of the site and district.
• Identify appropriate resources inside and outside the district.
• Utilize special‑education procedures and assessment tools.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development through required continuing education and other opportunities.